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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institution of Technology; Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology

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students. His studies focused on human factors, user experience research, and design for accessibility and learnability of consumer products, web technologies, and ed- ucational tools. He also conducts his studies in usability engineering of work systems technologies in healthcare, manufacturing, Cyber-physical systems, and education. Dr. Momenipour’s engineering edu- cation studies focused on adapting the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) in developing industrial and systems engineering pedagogies. He has served several professional societies such as IISE (SEMS board director), HFES (Program chair-elect in USETG and Secretary in ETG). He is also a member of the Engineering Unleashed Ambassador program at KEEN and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yuezhou Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University, China (2008) and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2017). His leading teaching competencies are in areas of materials science, structural analysis, finite element modeling and dynamic systems. He has a broad range of research interests. His technical research focuses on multiscale modeling on the mechanical behavior of nanofibers and carbon nanotube materials. In the area of pedagogical research, he is interested in using learning analytics tools to understand and assess engineering students’ motivation entrepreneurially-minded learning.Dr. Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State

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Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Colon, University of Puerto Rico; Andrea Karola Rivera Castro, University of Puerto Rico; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico; Kaishmarie Alicea Romero, University of Puerto Rico

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notable that systems thinking or asimilar notion appears in all of the frameworks cited herein and frequently arises elsewhere inour reading and research of sustainability competencies, e.g., (Faludi, 2017), (Quelhas et al.,2019).Less frequently employed in curricular design, and less understood, are mindsets. However, insome contexts, they are gaining currency, e.g., the growth mindset (Yeager and Dweck, 2020) orthe entrepreneurial mindset (Bosman and Fernhaber, 2018). Nevertheless, the explicitarticulation of mindsets akin to that of competencies or program outcomes is sparse, particularlyin engineering. For example, this lack of attention has been acknowledged in the context ofdesign thinking (Howard, Senova and Melles, 2015), even while some

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malgorzata Chwatko, University of Kentucky; Hari Charan Ghimire, University of Kentucky; Huayi Li, University of Kentucky; Madhav Baral, University of Kentucky; John Franklin Maddox; Hyun-Tae Hwang, University of Kentucky; Gisella R Lamas Samanamud, University of Kentucky

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, affecting students' mastery ofphysics, mathematics, and engineering topics. An inter/multidisciplinary approach cancounterbalance specialization by broadening horizons and increasing global awareness. A two-year project implemented inter- and multidisciplinary engineering case studies to enhancefundamental concepts while fostering an environment for creativity and teamwork. The projectwas successful which shows that multidisciplinary teams can develop and create new contentwhich is otherwise limited by fragmentation [5].Entrepreneurial Mindset frameworkTechnical proficiency, opportunity recognition, and value addition are crucial elements of theentrepreneurial mindset (EM). "Entrepreneur" refers to both starting a new business and assistingan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Lourdes A. Medina; Ivan J. Baiges-Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Sustainability Programsand Curricula at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels" [1] and our independent literaturereview, in the US, there appear to be no undergraduate engineering degree programs that arebroadly oriented around sustainability in the sense of the three pillars commonly referred to as the3P's (People, Planet, Prosperity) or the 3E's (Equity, Environment, and Economics).[2][3]Further, the local conditions in Puerto Rico - a multi-hazard risk region with vulnerablepopulations and infrastructure embedded in a struggling economy - have inspired new urgency andresolve to respond to our common challenges that are at once local and global. The availablenatural resources, combined with the tangible entrepreneurial spirit of our current generation

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Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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contributed to the development of an interdisciplinary grand challenges focused course and introduction to engineering course in both in-person and online (MOOC) formats at ASU. She is also actively involved in the ASU Kern project and Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), focused on students’ development of entrepreneurial mindset. Amy received the national 2019 KEEN Rising Star award from KEEN for her efforts in encouraging students in developing an entrepreneurial mindset. She is also a member of the current interim Executive Committee for the international GCSP Network, and mentors schools to develop GCSPs as part of the GCSP New Programs committee.Dr. Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University Dr. Haolin Zhu

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huan Gu, University of New Haven

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study was to introduce a group of diverse students (ChemicalEngineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Generals Engineering students) toproblem-solving (PS) and foster entrepreneurial mindsets (EMs) through a 4-week project. This4-week project was to design a snowmaking system for a local ski resort. Our hypothesis was thatusing a real-world project can promote students’ curiosity in problem-solving, help students makeconnections between the knowledge they learned in classroom and the problem, and encouragestudents to apply this knowledge to create values for our communities, which are the 3Cs of EMs.To test this hypothesis, we organized a field trip and used teaching techniques such as Jigsaw inaddition to traditional lecturing

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

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two unique MOOCs, Introduction to Engineering and Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering for the Global Freshman Academy/ASU Earned Admission/Universal Learner Courses Program. Her Ph.D. research focused on multi-scale multiphase modeling and numerical analysis of coupled large viscoelastic deformation and fluid transport in swelling porous materials, but she is currently interested in various topics in the field of engineering education, such as innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation; innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, incorporation of the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the engineering curriculum and its impact. She has published over 30 papers and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Sue Ellen Huffman; Stefani Jenkins, Arizona State University

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, Introduction to Engineering and Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering for the Global Freshman Academy/ASU Earned Admission/Universal Learner Courses Program. Her Ph.D. research focused on multi-scale multiphase modeling and numerical analysis of coupled large viscoelastic deformation and fluid transport in swelling porous materials, but she is currently interested in various topics in the field of engineering education, such as innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation; innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, incorporation of the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the engineering curriculum and its impact. She has published over 30 papers and presented at various conferences

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #48223Assessing the Impact of Makerspace Workshops on Breaking Academic SilosThrough Cross-Disciplinary CollaborationMitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Director of Makerspaces and Innovation Studio, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking, prototyping

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kleio Avrithi, Marian University

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equilibrium had statisticallyno significant impact on students learning. Students from the “active” group remainedenthusiastic about the instructor and the taught material the whole semester. On the other hand,several students from the “passive” group did not enjoy the course. Future work will incorporateflipped class principles [10] to allow time for more activities in the classroom.AcknowledgmentThe KEEN national workshop on “Embedding Entrepreneurial Mindset in Civil Engineering:Structures and Mechanics (EMCE)” motivated the creation of this work.References[1] B. Dogani, “Active learning and effective teaching strategies,” Int. Jn. of Advanced NaturalSciences and Engineering Researches, vol. 7(4), pp. 136-142, 2023.[2] E. L. Dolan and J.P. Collins

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wu Jiayi, Zhejiang University; Zhenyu Wu, Zhejiang University; Tuoyu Li, Zhejiang University

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and Roy, 2021). Thisapproach aims to equip students with the ability to integrate theories, concepts, andmethods from multiple disciplines (Lattuca et al., 2004), fostering the development ofnew knowledge, insights, and problem-solving capabilities (Holley, 2017).Currently, interdisciplinary engineering education research lacks a universallyaccepted theoretical framework and cohesive academic structure. Existing studiesoften focus on various aspects, including the motivations and goals ofinterdisciplinary education, such as solving complex real-world problems (Lansu et al.,2013), fostering entrepreneurial competencies (Klapper and Tegtmeier, 2010), andpromoting social values like sustainability (Apul and Philpott, 2011) . Additionally

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwan K. Khraisheh, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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recycling cycles on PET plasticsmanufactured in Qatar. The group exhibited entrepreneurial qualities by proactively addressing acritical environmental concern at Qatar’s growing economy and plastic waste. Their passion fordriving change and innovation was evident as they navigated the complexities of materialsengineering. Taking ownership of their project, the group showcased decisiveness in selecting aproject aligned with their mission. Their commitment to self-development was apparent in thethorough exploration of recycling cycles' impacts on PET plastics. By employing analysis toolsand techniques, such as factorial design, the group exemplified a self-leadership mindset, pushingthe boundaries of traditional engineering approaches and innovative

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gbetonmasse B. Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Melissa Wrobel, University of Michigan

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initial emphasis of the tool.In this work-in-progress, we continue to describe the development of our tool, we discuss use ofthe tool in our classrooms during the 2022-2023 academic year, and we outline our plans for afull research study that answers the research question: How effective is the KLIQED tool inpromoting high-quality peer feedback during oral presentations in economics and engineeringdesign courses?The KLIQED ToolKLIQED is a mnemonic acronym offering a template for students to comment in the categoriesof: ● Knowledge (gained from the presentation) ● Likes (What the audience likes about the presentation) ● Improvements (Areas of improvement) ● Questions (about the presentation) ● Exploration and entrepreneurial mindset

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Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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tocompanies, government agencies, and/or communities to discuss how they implementtechnologies, policies, and/or engage in entrepreneurial activities to implementsustainable technologies. Some examples of visits include a sugarcane ethanolproduction plant, a biogas-producing landfill to produce energy, and the largestelectricity producing hydroelectric plant in the world, Itapúa.Project RequirementsThe objective of the project is to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical settingthrough a hands-on, month-long project. Multi-disciplinary teams were formed whichincluded American and Brazilian University students from a variety of differentengineering majors, such as electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic. For the project,each team is required to do

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Waterloo; Gordon Krauss, Harvey Mudd College

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engineering students from five countries and five institutions. Thesestudents engaged in a nine-week internship focused on developing sustainable urban futures.They were specifically charged with addressing London, Ontario's housing shortage in line withprovincial objectives. Their mission was to devise actionable, sustainable solutions to facilitatethe construction of 47,000 housing units by 2031. This challenge required innovative thinkingusing entrepreneurial, design thinking and systems engineering approaches and a commitment tosustainability and social responsibility.The SSEF distinguishes itself from similar programs in great part through emphasizinginternational collaboration, development of cultural competence, and a focus on

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang, School Of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University

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representatives, and local create an innovative and entrepreneurial platform industry partners. based on the integration of Industry-University- Secondary data, including Research, as well as a world-class research center in publicly available institutional chemical materials. reports, and internal policy documents. The institution was established on February 28, 2019, as a major